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Ranking Oregon Ducks' helmet among Big Ten's best in 2025 seasonPutting together a definitive ranking on a topic that changes week to week is a bit difficult. In today's day and age of college football — thanks in large part to Oregon — very few teams have just one set of jerseys that they wear each and every week. Like the Ducks, many have at least one or two alternates that they throw on throughout the season. To account for this, we went through the last year and picked out our favorite helmet that each team wore. Here's the ranking that we came up with: https://duckswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/ducks/football/2026/07/10/oregon-football-big-ten-helmet-rankings-2025/90489003007/

The writing team at ESPN ranked their 10 best coaches in college football, with Dan Lanning coming in at #5--trailing only coaches who have played in or won a national title. Why did one writer put him at 8th? Today's episode of Locked On Ducks is a crossover with 'Locked On Nittany Lions' host Zach Seyko and 'Locked On Hoosiers' host Jacob Goins. Are there growing comparisons between Dan Lanning and James Franklin's tenure at Penn State? ESPN released its FPI metrics for the 2026 football season. The sports giant's list is putting far too much respect into the SEC slate of football teams. 00:00 Ranking Curt Cignetti as top coach 04:05 Debating Kirby Smart's career ranking 07:39 Dan Lanning's title challenges 15:25 Discussing Penn State's team ranking 16:27 Discussing Iowa's ranking influence 23:23 Curt Cignetti facing new challenges 28:22 Criticism of preseason poll biases 30:55 The AP system critique ESPN’s FPI rankings in some ways for the birds. I agree with what they are saying on this podcast. Let’s look back at 2025 FPI ranking. Quite a few misses. AP polls should not base rankings off of ESPN’s FPI rankings. Besides tilts bias. Just look at 2026 rankings, as usual too many SEC schools. On3College Football Rankings: ESPN reveals updated FPI Top 2....

Family wants Parks to go to Notre Dame. To achieve a No. 1 recruiting class, Oregon needs some bold movesOregon's hopes are fading for Brayden Parks and Brayton Feister, two defensive studs from the Midwest as recruiting moves into the summer dead period, June 23 to July 31. Prediction machines have Parks, the 6-3, 303-pound four-star defensive tackle from Brother Rice High School in Chicago, all but wrapped up for Notre Dame. Parks has ties to the Irish, coaches and players he knows from training, and the location is ideal for his family as they follow his career. Linebacker Feister, 6-2, 238, originally slated a commitment announcement for July 11, but he has postponed it. For a long while the Ducks were though to lead for him but the delay suggests Georgia's bid for him puts that in doubt. Running back Landen Williams-Callis denies that he's decided for Texas. Autzen ZooTo achieve a No. 1 recruiting class, Oregon needs some bo...Oregon's hopes are fading for Brayden Parks and Brayton Feister, two defensive studs from the Midwest as recruiting moves into the summer dead period.

Blue-chip 2028 EDGE George Parkinson IV lists Oregon in final 6 https://duckswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/ducks/football/2026/07/09/oregon-football-george-parkinson-iv-final-6/90865270007/

Dan Lanning Could Make Oregon History With Coaching HonorDan Lanning was named to a watch list for a prestigious coaching award as he prepares to lead the Oregon Ducks to another season in the Big Ten. Oregon Ducks On SIDan Lanning Could Make Oregon History With Coaching HonorAs the Oregon Ducks’ fall camp and the college football season are just around the corner, the final preseason awards watch lists are being released. Oregon sta

Five-Star Recruit Landen Williams-Callis Denies Texas News As Oregon WaitsThe Oregon Ducks got some good news regarding five-star recruit Landen Williams-Callis, who publicly denied recent Texas reports. The Oregon Ducks got some good news regarding a 5-star recruiting prospect from Texas. Five-star running back Landen Williams-Callis is one of the top remaining recruits yet to commit in the 2027 class. Of course there will be plenty of movement before signing day with flips and visits but Williams-Callis is clearing the air, publicly, about his recruitment. Williams-Callis named the Ducks as a finalist program but recent reports from On3 indicated that he was trending towards committing to the Texas Longhorns and staying in state. .... But Williams-Callis took to social media to combat that narrative. Five-Star Recruit Landen Williams-Callis Denies Texas News Williams-Callis posted that it is a "complete lie" that the Texas Longhorns would be his pick today, on X. Oregon Ducks On SIFive-Star Recruit Landen Williams-Callis Denies Texas New...The Oregon Ducks got some good news regarding a 5-star recruiting prospect from Texas. Five-star running back Landen Williams-Callis is one of the top remaining

Oregon Ducks Recruits Turn Heads on Big Ten Commit RankingsThere are three Oregon Ducks' commits in the recruiting class of 2027 that are ranked among the top 10 commits in the Big Ten. Oregon Ducks On SIOregon Ducks Recruits Turn Heads on Big Ten Commit RankingsThe Oregon Ducks 2027 recruiting class has been skyrocketing up the class rankings over the past few weeks. When looking at the Big Ten, Oregon now has the top

WEDNESDAY WAR ROOM: OREGON’S OFFENSIVE EVOLUTIONLast week in the Wednesday War Room, we looked at the final step for Oregon’s defense. The idea was simple enough: the Ducks were already good at creating pressure, but to become a true championship defense, they need to finish more of those plays. That was a finishing conversation. This week, the conversation turns to the offense, but the framing is different. This is not about a unit trying to fix itself or find its identity. Oregon’s offense has already been one of the most productive and efficient groups in college football under Dan Lanning. The Ducks have scored points, created explosive plays, protected quarterbacks from negative situations and consistently operated with the kind of efficiency that gives a team national championship expectations. So, this is not a final step article. It is a next evolution article. Wednesday War Room: Oregon’s Offensive EvolutionOregon Ducks football, Dan Lanning, Oregon recruiting, college football, NIL, Big Ten, Pac-12, Scott Reed, Duck Sports Central, recruiting news

Oregon Ducks Pushing to Flip Five-Star Recruit From USC TrojansThe Oregon Ducks are already stockpiling five-star recruits but still have their sights set on flipping one more. Oregon Ducks On SIOregon Ducks Pushing to Flip Five-Star Recruit From USC T...The Oregon Ducks have turned Eugene into a five-star destination resort. For recruits holding that ranking, that is. Wide receiver Xaver Sabb represents the ne

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Oregon offer an instant favorite for 2028 California RB Carter HansonBakersfield (Calif.) Garces Memorial running back Carter Hanson reacts to his offer from the Oregon Ducks and experience at the Ducks' elite camp. https://247sports.com/college/oregon/article/oregon-offer-an-instant-favorite-for-2028-california-rb-carter-hanson-football-recruiting-bakersfield-garces-running-back-ducks--287450278/

Oregon claims eight Top 100 commits, tied for second in 2027 cycleDuckTerritory.com highlights the Oregon Ducks' Top 100 recruiting haul and how the nation's top 2027 talent has dispersed. https://247sports.com/college/oregon/longformarticle/oregon-football-recruiting-claims-eight-top-100-commits-second-in-2027-class-cycle-288197699/

Dan Lanning and Kirby Smart Own One Edge Rivals Cannot IgnoreOregon Ducks coach Dan Lanning and Georgia Bulldogs coach Kirby Smart each own a big advantage in college football. Ranking Best Home Field Advantages In College FootballAutzen Stadium is beloved by Ducks fans who "Shout" after the third quarter and know that "it never rains." However, it's more than just loud and adored: statistically, Autzen Stadium is one of the hardest places in college football to win. Phil Steele ranked Oregon No. 2 nationally for home-field advantage over a five-year sample (2021-2025), thanks to the Ducks' 33-2 record at Autzen over that time. Only Georgia, led by Smart, ranked ahead of the Ducks, with a 31-1 record. The Alabama Crimson Tide (33-2) ranked No. 3 and Oregon's Big Ten foe, the Ohio State Buckeyes (34-3), ranked No. 4. A perfect example is Oregon's historic win over Ohio State in October of 2024, which set the current attendance record in Autzen Stadium. The Ducks beat the Buckeyes, 32-31, in front of 60,129 fans, for their highest-ranked home win in program history. Oregon Ducks On SIDan Lanning and Kirby Smart Own One Edge Rivals Cannot Ig...Oregon Ducks coach Dan Lanning and Georgia Bulldogs coach Kirby Smart each own a big edge in college football... their home field advantage. Autzen Stadium in E

Five-Star Recruit Dakota Guerrant Sounds Off On Oregon's Receiver ClassThe Oregon Ducks drew comparisons to other stacked wide receiver recruiting classes, but one commit put those schools on blast. Oregon Ducks On SIFive-Star Recruit Dakota Guerrant Sounds Off On Oregon's...The Oregon Ducks are vying for the annual title of "Wide Receiver U" during each recruiting cycle. This class of 2027 crew coming to Eugene is no different. Fi

Oregon's Receiver Ranking Showcases Recruiting Blueprint Built to LastThe Ducks are building one of college football's strongest pipelines for elite wide receivers, and the 2027 recruiting class is the latest proof. Oregon Ducks On SIOregon's Receiver Ranking Showcases Recruiting Blueprint...The Oregon Ducks have been working to throw their name into the hat of being named "Wide Receiver U." While the Ducks haven't quite had the historic success at

The Oregon Ducks Freshman Who Could Change the OffenseWith several first-year athletes expected to play for top programs like the Oregon Ducks after the NCAA's recent eligibility change, a recent analyst poll placed an Oregon tight end as a standout in Eugene. Kendre Harrison Shouted Out As Top Ducks Freshmen ProspectOne of the Ducks that might get some serious playing time and potentially excel, according to CBS Sports' Brad Crawford, is tight end Kendre Harrison. Crawford wrote about the Oregon football and basketball signee in his breakdown of the most exciting freshmen to watch in the Big Ten this year, with Harrison as the only representative from the Ducks. Oregon Ducks On SIThe Oregon Ducks Freshman Who Could Change the OffenseBack in late June, the NCAA's Division I Cabinet voted to greenlight a five-year, age-based eligibility structure in an effort to combat the complications aroun

Dan Lanning and coaches always comes through. Could possibly go higher! Oregon is moving on up! As the song goes... Well we're movin' on up (movin on up)

Grand Canyon transfer LHP Chase Frey commits to Oregon baseball https://duckswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/ducks/baseball/2026/07/06/oregon-baseball-chase-freytransfer-grand-canyon/90823257007/

Stats show just how explosive the Ducks' offense has been since 2021Oregon offense among most explosive this decade From 2021 to 2023, the Oregon Ducks offense, led by the dynamic Anthony Brown Jr. and pinpoint accurate Bo Nix at quarterback, was one of the most exciting in the nation as far as explosive plays. A talented group of running backs consisting mainly of CJ Verdell, Travis Dye and Bucky Irving also provided explosion on the ground, with wide receiver Troy Franklin scoring a number of long touchdowns as well. But that was all out West in the Pac-12. Surely, the explosive nature of the Ducks' offense wouldn't continue in the rugged, Midwest-tough Big Ten, right? To much surprise, when Oregon realigned conferences and joined the Big Ten, the explosive plays have not dropped off one bit. In fact, the Ducks offense ranks second in the nation in explosive plays (defined as a run of 10 or more yards and a pass of 15 or more yards) over the last five years with a whopping mark of 842, according to PFF. Only the Ole Miss Rebels have had more in that span, coming in with 905 explosive plays. What makes Oregon's total even more impressive is that they've spread the wealth. "No single season or player defined Oregon's success over the past five years," PFF's Daire Carragher wrote. "Instead, the Ducks have consistently fielded one of college football's most explosive offenses. Bo Nix leads the way through the air, but no Oregon receiver ranks among the top 30 in explosive receptions over the past five years. Troy Franklin comes closest. The story is similar on the ground. Eleven different players recorded double-digit explosive carries, and just 10 carries separate the top three: Bucky Irving, Jordan James and Noah Whittington." While no single player has stood out this decade as more explosive than others, the results could be chalked up to a couple of factors: outstanding, innovative young offensive coordinators, strong quarterback play and a boatload of talent at not only the skill positions, but in the offensive tranches that allow the time and holes for big plays to occur. Those are things that Oregon has had significant portions of since 2021, leading the way for them to produce the second-leading explosive offense in college football. https://duckswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/ducks/football/2026/07/06/oregon-football-explosive-offense-stats/90820164007/

Oregon Ducks established as a national recruiting wrecking ballRecruiting is the name of the game in college football. Whether it’s through the high school ranks or the transfer portal, it’s the key to success and winning games in the fall. The Oregon Ducks seem to have mastered the art under Dan Lanning. No longer just the flashy program out west that attracts the top talent from California, Nevada and Arizona, the Ducks have spread their wings on the recruiting trail. https://duckswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/ducks/recruiting/2026/07/06/oregon-football-recruiting-nationwide-success/90814131007/

DSC Inside Read: A 3-2-1 Look at Defensive Tackle for 2028Oregon’s 2027 Class Is Taking Shape, But the Next Defensive Line Search Is Already StartingThere are always chances for late-cycle flips in recruiting, and Oregon is never going to completely stop working on a board just because a player appears to be leaning somewhere else. That said, college football recruiting has changed. In the NIL era, it feels more and more likely that elite prospects will stay locked in once they make a decision, unless there is a coaching change, unexpected roster movement or some kind of turmoil inside a program. The days of assuming a top prospect can be flipped just because a school keeps recruiting him might not be gone entirely, but they do feel different. That matters with Brayden Parks. Oregon is still working hard to get Parks into the 2027 class, and that recruitment is not something the Ducks are simply going to abandon. But the current read remains the same. All signs continue to point toward the family pull being strong with Notre Dame, and unless something changes between now and his decision, the expectation here is still that Parks winds up with the Irish. That also brings the bigger picture into focus. Oregon will still search for players. It will still keep select recruitments alive. It will still look for the right fit if someone becomes available. But by and large, the Ducks’ 2027 class is mostly complete. So this is a good time to start looking ahead. And if there is one position where Oregon’s future attention will be especially interesting, it is defensive tackle. Cam Pritchett and Zane Rowe both have the type of bodies and skill sets that could grow into bigger defensive line roles, but the early read here is that both still look more like big defensive ends or versatile defensive line pieces than true interior nose guard types. What Oregon still needs to identify in future classes is that real interior presence. The guy who can play nose. The guy who can hold up inside. The guy who can change the math against the run while still offering enough athleticism to matter as a pass rusher. There are not a lot of elite interior defensive linemen on the West Coast in the 2028 class, but there are a few names worth knowing early. Duck Sports CentralDSC Inside Read: A 3-2-1 Look at Defensive Tackle for 2028Oregon Ducks football, Dan Lanning, Oregon recruiting, college football, NIL, Big Ten, Pac-12, Scott Reed, Duck Sports Central, recruiting news

Old Oregon nemesis outlines the challenge for Dante MooreFrom Spears fanboy and Duck killer to renown quarterback tutorNow we get to the Dante Moore part. Promoting his software for training quarterbacks, called "The Quarterback Method," Longshore explains the challenge passers face from sophisticated modern defenses: "Advanced defenses are no longer giving the quarterback clean static pictures. They are presenting middle-open shells that spin middle-closed, simulated pressures that look like full pressure, safeties dropping late, nickel defenders inserting, and linebackers mugging the line before bailing into coverage. The defense is trying to expand the quarterback’s decision menu after the snap." Autzen ZooOld Oregon nemesis outlines the challenge for Dante MooreBack in October of 2006, 4-0 Oregon played 4-1 Cal on national TV from Memorial Stadium in Berkeley.

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Preseason Top 25 reveals Oregon's hard road to a 1st national championshipThe AP Top 25 doesn't come out until mid-August, but NFL veteran and Oregon great George Wrighster III named his on his podcast this weekend. Not surprisingly, Wrighster picked the Ducks No. 1 but he insisted, "No bias. Just the real." Wrighster picks seven from the B1G and the Ducks play five of themIn all five ranked opponents, three of them on the road. If Oregon is still No. 1 in December they will have earned it. All of these assets are well-known and chronicled throughout the spring in this space, but less examined is just how difficult Oregon's road to a first-ever national championship really is. The Ducks will face Wrightster's No. 3, No. 12, No. 13, No. 19 and No. 24 opponents, and three of those games are on the road. Making the College Football Playoff is merely the first two laps of a three-lap race. There's a possible rematch with either Ohio State or Indiana in the Big Ten Championship, then three or four playoff rounds to claim a title, each against a Top 12 opponent. Winning one is way harder than it used to be in the days teams just had to win one bowl game and finish No. 1 in one of four or five polls to "claim" the national championship. No bias. Just the real Autzen ZooPreseason Top 25 reveals Oregon's hard road to a 1st nati...The AP Top 25 doesn't come out until mid-August, but NFL veteran and Oregon great George Wrighster III named his on his podcast this weekend.

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